Intro to EntreSkills

About the Course

Ready to explore entrepreneurship? This two-module free course from the New York Small Business Development Center will prepare you to understand what it means to be an entrepreneur and what goes into starting a business. This course uses videos, reading passages, and reflective activities to introduce you to entrepreneurial concepts and help you define and refine your entrepreneurial ideas.

EntreSkills was initially co-authored by Mitchell R. Alegre and Jennifer H. Herman, both of whom have teaching and entrepreneurial experience. EntreSkills has since been enhanced by many NYSBDC stakeholders.

For the best chance of entrepreneurship success, we highly recommend direct one-on-one counseling with an NYSBDC business advisor. There is no charge for this personalized assistance available to New York State residents.

Workbook

Throughout these materials, there will be references to the Intro to EntreSkills Workbook. This workbook is designed to allow you to record what you personally learn as part of this course. If you go on to work with an NYSBDC business advisor, this completed workbook will allow your advisor to learn a lot about you and your entrepreneurial aspirations very quickly.

Module 1: You as an Entrepreneur

In this Intro to EntreSkills module, we’ll explore the personal side of entrepreneurship. We’ll start by defining entrepreneurship. Then we’ll talk about the reasons, skills, characteristics, thought process, passion, purpose, vision, principles, and motivations of an entrepreneur. We’ll also cover getting the help you need to succeed.

Module 2: Starting Your Business

In this Intro to EntreSkills module, we’ll explore the personal side of entrepreneurship. We’ll start by defining entrepreneurship. Then we’ll talk about the reasons, skills, characteristics, thought process, passion, purpose, vision, principles, and motivations of an entrepreneur. We’ll also cover getting the help you need to succeed.